Women with family histories of breast cancer should pay close attention to the amount of alcohol they consume, a new study suggests. Among women with close relatives affected by breast cancer, even moderate alcohol consumption significantly increased the risk of them developing the disease. Adding to research linking alcohol to breast cancer risk, a new… [Continue Reading]
Risk of Developing Breast Cancer Increases with Alcohol Consumption in Those With Family History
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sugary Drinks Linked to Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Even Without Weight Gain
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sweet beverages may make a significant contribution to changes in women’s body shape and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, scientists say. Even if women don’t gain wait while consuming sugary drinks, a new study has found, risk factors for disease, such as cholesterol levels, glucose metabolism, and fat levels in the blood,… [Continue Reading]
Keeping Tabs at Fast Casual Restaurants
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A recent trend in the restaurant world is fast-casual chain concepts that serve high quality food not found at other locations. They are less time consuming than sit-down casual restaurants and offer better products and more focused menus than regular fast food restaurants. With the focus on quality ingredients, many Americans are deceived into eating… [Continue Reading]
Natural and Synthesized Trans Fats Do Not Have Same Effect on Health
September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Trans fats have a bad reputation of being bad for your health, but researchers suggest that natural sources of the fats are not harmful like their synthetic counterparts. Trans fats occur naturally in foods such as milk and meat, and some studies show that they actually have beneficial effects. Not all trans fats are created… [Continue Reading]
Herbal Supplements May Interfere With Chemotherapy
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many cancer patients choose to pursue alternative medicine during the course of their traditional chemotherapy treatments, but half do not tell their doctor, a new study reports. Doctors warn that commonly used herbal supplements can interfere with anti-cancer drugs, and urge patients to fully disclose what alternative treatments options they are following. Acai berry, cumin,… [Continue Reading]
Alcohol Consumption Linked to Inflammation of the Pancreas
August 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The number of drinks of spirits consumed at a time is linked to the incidence of acute pancreatitis, a painful condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed, a new research study indicates. No link was found between the condition and consumption of wine or beer. The work suggests that limiting consumption of spirits can reduce… [Continue Reading]
Consumption of Red Meat Linked to Diabetes Risk
August 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Reducing the consumption of red meat and replacing this source of protein with lower fat choices can reduce the risk of developing diabetes, new research shows. The report shows that people swapping out a daily serving of red meat for a low-fat protein source, such as nuts, can reduce their risk by one-fifth. A new… [Continue Reading]
Consuming High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Risk of Heart Disease
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fructose may be more harmful than other types of added sugars, research suggests. A new study has found that those assigned to eat fructose or high fructose corn syrup are at higher risk for a number of health problems, including blood cholesterol levels, than those assigned glucose as part of their diet. The work indicates… [Continue Reading]
Caffeine Reduces Fertility by Impeding Fallopian Tube Function
July 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Caffeine consumption is linked to reduced fertility in women, and researchers now have part of the answer why. Small muscle contractions move an egg from the ovary into the uterus. New research has shown that caffeine interferes with these essential muscle contractions, reducing the probability an egg will make it to the uterus successfully. Caffeine… [Continue Reading]
Taking Pesticides Off Our Kitchen Table
July 4, 2011 By 4 Comments
In recent years Americans have become increasingly concerned about their wellbeing and how our consumption effects our health. According to a report on Kiplinger.com, it’s one of America’s top priorities. We are begining to understand the harm that we’re doing to our bodies; people, in larger numbers, want to inform themselves on how to live… [Continue Reading]